A very rare Chinese export silver tinder box. It is hallmarked with the makers mark CU and dates to c1840, it tests as sterling silver. It has been superbly made being embossed with what look to be courtship scenes with a steel striker along its edge and faint internal gilding. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs. It measures over 1.5 inches (4.1cms) across by 1.25 inches and weighs 27 grams. A top quality very rare piece. If you have any queries etc… To see lots more rare and beautiful silver. All items are cleaned and display ready should you be a retailer or collector, or ready to wrap should you be purchasing a gift. That way we save you time and we discover any faults, not you. The item “RARE CHINESE EXPORT SILVER FLINT VESTA TINDER BOX c1840 ANTIQUE” is in sale since Wednesday, February 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Solid Silver\Boxes”. The seller is “spidermonkey10″ and is located in London. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
- Featured Refinements: Solid Silver Tinder Box
- Product: Boxes
- Style: Georgian
- Age: 1800-1849
- Material: Solid Silver
- Pattern: Chinese
- Antique: Yes
- Composition: Solid Silver
- Brand: Chinese